Report on the ECB Annual Report 2017

Summary

A parliamentary review of the European Central Bank's 2017 activities, focusing on economic growth, inflation, and monetary policy.
10 16.01.2019
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economy
finance
social policy
european union
monetary economics
public administration
business and competition

Key points

In force from 16/01/2019
  • The euro continues to be a stable and widely supported currency within the euro area.
  • While economic growth was strong in 2017, significant challenges remain regarding youth unemployment and regional economic disparities.
  • The ECB is strictly prohibited from directly financing national governments.
  • The primary mandate of the ECB is to maintain price stability.
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